# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103490007` · 12/04/2010 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Surface Equipment Operator prepared to tie tractor trailer lid down. After he threw the rope over the top, he felt pain in his chest. This trailer does not have a permanent mechanical lid locking system like the other trailers. Because of this, a rope must be thrown over the top of the trailer so the lid can be tied from both sides. Employee suffered a pectoral minor tear

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*